“Adventure runs are the latest big thing,” says race
organizer Melissa Powelson, Baldwin City, Kansas. “All of the obstacles are
natural, and the courses are developed by farmers.”

This is the first Redneck Run, a fund-raising effort of the
Bushels of Love Foundation. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Bushels of
Love Foundation.

The runs take place in heats beginning at 8:30 a.m. and
continuing every 30 minutes until the last one at 5 p.m.

The two runners with the top race times qualify to go on to
the next Redneck Run.

Admission to the race event includes a live band and food.
“Country singer Travis Marvin has agreed to perform at some of our events,”
Powelson says.

Obstacle runs are popular across the country. Here’s a list
of future Redneck Runs:

• January 2014 in Texas

• March 2014 in California

• April 2014 in Arkansas

• July 2014 in Colorado

• September 2014 in Kansas

The Bushels of Love Foundation typically receives donations
of grain through co-ops and elevators. The proceeds have been used to buy
books, book bags, and clothes for homeless children in Kansas.

For details about making a gift of grain or a donation to
this nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization, visit bushelsoflove.org.

It all started when Caleb Powelson, now 17, saw a brochure
at church showing hungry children across the globe. His dad, Royce, a farmer,
suggested gifts of grain to raise funds for children in need. Caleb’s mom,
Melissa, and three others, along with Caleb, serve on the board of the
nonprofit.